Cancela House Peace in the Countryside - Paiva Walkways Arouca

You'll find bicycles on site at this family-friendly cottage. Jump into your car and make short work of the 22-minute drive to Duoro River or the 31-minute drive to Arouca Convent (and enjoy the property's convenient onsite parking in the meantime).

Relax by the outdoor pool or sip a drink in the garden of this 1292-sq-ft cottage, which also features a deck or patio and outdoor furniture. As for the great indoors, you can try your hand at foosball and table tennis, or enjoy the WiFi, cable/satellite TV, and pool table.

As you settle into this 2-bedroom, 3-bathroom rental, you'll find a living room, a BBQ grill, a fireplace, and a desk. Bathroom amenities include a hair dryer and towels. Prepare a home-cooked meal in the kitchen, complete with an oven, a stovetop, and a refrigerator, as well as a coffee maker, an electric kettle, and a microwave. And you can even travel light because you'll have access to laundry facilities.